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Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality

Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality

Holy Smokes Movement 209 Episodes Jan 27, 2026

A conversational podcast led by Kristian A. Smith, where a group of friends smoke cigars, drink, and engage in candid discussions about life, faith, and theology. The show aims to deconstruct harmful religious teachings while fostering a sense of beloved community. It embraces nuance and encourages loving one's neighbor, challenging conventional assumptions about church culture. Holy Smokes offers a raw and unfiltered perspective on spirituality.

Episodes

Faith Deconstruction for Dummies (And Why You're Not Broken) w/ Dr. Mashaun D. Simon
Faith Deconstruction for Dummies (And Why You're Not Broken) w/ Dr. Mashaun D. Simon Jan 27, 2026 44:41 Yes, you heard that correctly: this will be our last AUDIO ONLY release for the foreseeable future. We are at our max capacity for output at the moment, so we will discontinue releasing audio-only episodes until we're in a position to expand our production team. Suscribe to the TFC Virtual YouTube channel for new releases here: https://www.youtube.com/@tfc.virtual Subscribe to the TFCVirtual Patre
Protesting Peace: The Theology Behind Christian Narcissism
Protesting Peace: The Theology Behind Christian Narcissism Jan 14, 2026 24:43 In this segment, we examine how fundamentalist Christianity can produce theological narcissism—a belief system rooted in superiority, control, and moral absolutism. Using a viral confrontation between a Christian protester and Buddhist monks walking for peace, we unpack how warped theology distorts love, empathy, and accountability. This is a necessary conversation about faith, mental health, and
Are the Christians OK? Because This Is Getting Weird
Are the Christians OK? Because This Is Getting Weird Dec 31, 2025 01:14:17 In this episode, we ask the uncomfortable question many people are already thinking: are Christians actually OK? From online outrage and moral panic to certainty, control, and public faith performances, this conversation explores what's happening to Christianity in real time — and why so many people are walking away from the church. Subscribe to the TFCVirtual Patreon Here: https://www.patreon.com
What 2025 Taught Me About Faith, Certainty, and Letting Go | Year in Review
What 2025 Taught Me About Faith, Certainty, and Letting Go | Year in Review Dec 30, 2025 01:14:31 In this 2025 Year in Review, the crew reflects on the spiritual, emotional, and theological shifts that reshaped our faith over the past year. From deconstruction and grief to clarity, growth, and deeper questions about God, certainty, and identity, this episode explores what it means to evolve spiritually in real time. If you're navigating faith changes or rethinking what you believe, this conver
Your Certainty Is the Idol: The Theology the Church Won't Confront | Theology of Idolatry
Your Certainty Is the Idol: The Theology the Church Won't Confront | Theology of Idolatry Dec 29, 2025 01:20:14 In this episode, we unpack the theology of idolatry and how certainty, patriarchy, and supremacy culture shape the way many Christians talk about God. From gendered God-language to rage-driven faith, this conversation exposes how defending beliefs often replaces genuine worship. If you're navigating deconstruction, reconstruction, or questioning Christian certainty, this episode will hit home. Sub
Why Yolanda Adams Broke The Internet: God Beyond Gender - BONUS episode
Why Yolanda Adams Broke The Internet: God Beyond Gender - BONUS episode Dec 2, 2025 30:29 In this bonus episode, we break down Yolanda Adams' now-viral statement that "God is bigger than gender" — and why church folks absolutely lost their minds over it. Kristian is joined by Myron The Mystic, Nikki The Anchor, and Auntie Mazda Miles for this convo. We explore how patriarchy, biblical interpretation, and supremacy culture shape the way people imagine God and why the idea of a non-male
The Theology of Gospel Music w/ Yolanda Adams
The Theology of Gospel Music w/ Yolanda Adams Nov 18, 2025 01:10:36 Join Holy Smokes as we sit down with the legendary Yolanda Adams for an unfiltered conversation about the theology of gospel music, harmful church doctrines, love, identity, and what God really expects from us. We dive into the tension between sound and theology, how sin has been misdefined, and why the people we hate reveal more about us than God. If you've ever wrestled with faith, tradition, or
From You Made a Way to MAGA: The Travis Greene Reckoning | BONUS EPISODE
From You Made a Way to MAGA: The Travis Greene Reckoning | BONUS EPISODE Nov 4, 2025 57:40 This bonus episode takes a deep dive into Travis Greene's controversial sermon denouncing Black Greek organizations and explores how his message connects to a broader rise of Christian nationalism within the Black church. The crew unpacks spiritual bypassing, emotional manipulation, and how prosperity theology has been weaponized against Black institutions. Tune in for a sharp, unfiltered look at
The Theology of Perfectionism | Everything doesn't deserve 100%
The Theology of Perfectionism | Everything doesn't deserve 100% Oct 29, 2025 01:30:22 For generations, the church has told believers, "Be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect." But what if Jesus never called us to perfection — only to wholeness? In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes to unpack how toxic theology, respectability, and race have shaped our obsession with perfection — and how we can finally get free. This episode of Holy Smoke
When Christianity becomes Anti-Black
When Christianity becomes Anti-Black Oct 15, 2025 01:16:23 Let's talk about the call for Black Christians to place their Christianity over the Blackness. Let us know what you think in the comments. And Subscribe for more! Subscribe to Patreon Here: https://www.patreon.com/c/tfcvirtual Purchase full-length, uncensored episodes of the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/c/tfcvirtual Join the Wait List for Kristian's upcoming e-book, "How to Deconstruct,"
Christianity's Obsession with Control | Deconstructing Dominion Theology
Christianity's Obsession with Control | Deconstructing Dominion Theology Oct 1, 2025 01:32:46 One thing we can't deny is Fundamentalist Christianity's need to control every aspect of your life. The shows or movies you watch. The kind of music you're allowed to listen to. The clothing you're allowed to wear. The people you're allowed to hang out with. The places you're allowed to go. The person you court and marry. And so on, and so on, and so on… This list fits perfectly into the what's kn
Deconstruction Warning: Get off the Battlefield | Holy Smokes: Cigars & Spirituality
Deconstruction Warning: Get off the Battlefield | Holy Smokes: Cigars & Spirituality Sep 17, 2025 01:31:57 Many of us grew up in churches where our love for God was determined by how much of yourself you sacrificed for the sake of eternal salvation. You attended every service and every event. You served on as many ministry teams as you could, stretching yourself thin. You even invited your friends and coworkers thinking, "if I could just get them to my church" they'd see the value of living for Jesus.

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